- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1972–1987
- 12,056 built
WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
Renault 461 (S) specs: hp, weight, years
MWM D 327-3 three-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 45.5 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
45.5 hp
33.9 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 461 R7441”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 5,677 lb
- 3-point lift
- 4,497 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 6.5 gpm
- Top speed
- 15.5 mph
Renault 461 (S) specs: key facts
The Renault 461 (S) was built from 1972 to 1987.
The Renault 461 (S) has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 33.9 kW (45.5 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Renault 461 (S) is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The Renault 461 (S) has a MWM D 327-3 engine, a 3-cylinder 2.83 L diesel unit.
The Renault 461 (S) weighs 2,575 kg (5,677 lb) unladen.
The Renault 461 (S) has an independent rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Renault 461 (S) lifts 2,040 kg (4,497 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Renault 461 (S) delivers 24.5 L/min (6.5 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 461 R7441”
How much horsepower does a 461 (S) have?
The only figure for the 461 (S) is 45.5 hp (33.9 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 461 R7441”
What engine is in a 461 (S)?
A 461 (S) has an MWM D 327-3, a 3-cylinder 2.83 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | MWM D 327-3 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3, air-cooled |
| Displacement | 172.5 ci · 2.83 L |
| Max torque | 122 lb·ft · 165 N·m @ 1,570 rpm |
| Injection | Direct injection |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 461 R7441”
How much will a 461 (S) lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 461 (S) lifts 4,497 lb (2,040 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 1 three-point hitch.
| Pump flow | 6.5 gpm · 24.5 L/min |
|---|---|
| Hitch category | Category 1 |
| Lift at ends | 4,497 lb · 2,040 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540 rpm @ 1,581 engine rpm |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 461 R7441”
What transmission does a 461 (S) have?
Transmission specifications for the 461 (S) are below.
| Clutch | Dry Verto double clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal-operated Girling disc brake acting on semi-axles, designed as individual wheel brake |
| Steering | Mechanical Gemmer steering |
| Top speed | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 461 R7441”
How much does a 461 (S) weigh?
A 461 (S) weighs 5,677 lb (2,575 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 5,677 lb · 2,575 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 83.0 in · 2,107 mm |
| Length | 131.2 in · 3,332 mm |
| Width | 66.1–85.0 in · 1,680–2,160 mm |
| Height | 94.5 in · 2,400 mm |
| Ground clearance | 15.7 in · 400 mm |
| Front track | 47.2–74.8 in · 1,200–1,900 mm |
| Rear track | 51.2–70.9 in · 1,300–1,800 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 10.9 ft · 3.32 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 461 R7441”
What oil does a 461 (S) take, and how much?
A 461 (S) engine takes 8.7 qt (8.25 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 8.7 qt · 8.25 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 461 R7441” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 28.0 qt · 26.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 461 R7441” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 461 (S)?
Within 10% of its 45.5 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Renault 7045.5 hp engine, claimed · 1968–1976Side by side with the 461 (S) →
- Renault Super 7D45 hp engine, claimed · 1965–1969Side by side with the 461 (S) →
- Massey Ferguson 14545.3 hp engine, claimed · from 1965Side by side with the 461 (S) →
- Fiat 470 (V/DT)45.3 hp engine, claimed · 1980Side by side with the 461 (S) →
- SOMECA 470 (TD)45.3 hp engine, claimed · 1980Side by side with the 461 (S) →
- VALMET 56545.3 hp engine, claimed · 1964–1968Side by side with the 461 (S) →
Common questions about the Renault 461 (S)
Is a 461 (S) two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Renault 461 (S) is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a 461 (S) have?
A 461 (S) has a independent 540 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Renault 461 R7441”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Renault 461 R7441 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-84546 · revision 1018674. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document